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November 24, 2024 – 17:22
Moscow, Nov 24 (EFE).- Russia has already chosen its new ambassador in Washington, Alexandr Darchiev, a 64-year-old veteran diplomat who headed the Russian legation in Canada and who since 2021 has headed the North American department in the Ministry. of Foreign Affairs, as reported today by the Kommersant newspaper.
Darchiev, who has worked in Foreign Affairs since 1992 and was ambassador to Canada from 2014 to 2021, has worked or studied for many years in the United States, which is why he is considered one of the greatest specialists in North American affairs in this country.
The Kremlin had already said it would not lower the level of Russian representation despite deteriorating relations with the White House due to its support for Ukraine.
Darchiev will take office at a time of enormous tension between Moscow and Washington, although with the return of Donald Trump to the Presidency, contacts between the White House and the Kremlin are expected to resume.
Analysts predict that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump will meet next year, as they did in mid-2018 in Helsinki, with settling the conflict in Ukraine on the agenda.
The previous ambassador, Anatoly Antonov, returned to Moscow less than a month before the presidential elections in the United States after seven years in the position.
«He successfully fulfilled his mission. Now it’s someone else’s turn,” explained Yuri Ushakov, the Kremlin’s adviser on international affairs.
He stressed that Antonov carried out his work “in difficult conditions, when relations (with the US) are practically at a standstill.”
«He worked without having permanent contacts with representatives of the US administration. “His work was complicated,” he said.
Antonov, 69 years old and a specialist in security and disarmament, was sanctioned by the West for his support of the Russian military campaign in Ukraine.
In 2021 he was called for consultations by the Russian Government amid a drastic increase in tensions with Washington following accusations by US intelligence of Russian interference in the 2020 presidential elections.
Age is not a problem to continue holding high positions of responsibility in Russia, since the president recently extended the terms of septuagenarians such as the president of the Senate, Valentina Matviyenko, and the head of the Investigative Committee, Alexandr Bastrikin. EFE
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**How might Alexander Darchiev’s extensive experience in North American affairs influence his approach to navigating the complex and often adversarial relationship between the US and Russia?**
## World Today News Exclusive: Analyzing the Appointment of Russia’s New Ambassador to the US
**Welcome to World Today News. Today we discuss the recent appointment of Alexander Darchiev as Russia’s new ambassador to Washington, a move occurring amidst complex geopolitical tensions. Joining us are Dr. Natalia Ivanova, a renowned expert on Russian foreign policy, and Mr. Mark Thompson, a veteran journalist specializing in US-Russia relations.**
**Introduction:**
**Interviewer:** Thank you both for joining us. Dr. Ivanova, let’s start with you. Russia has named a seasoned diplomat with extensive North American experience, Alexander Darchiev, as its new ambassador to the US. What message, in your view, does this appointment send in the context of current Moscow-Washington relations?
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Section 1: Darchiev’s Background and Expertise**
**Interviewer:** Mr. Thompson, Darchiev is described as a “specialist in North American affairs.” Could you elaborate on his experience and how that might influence his approach to this ambassadorial role, particularly given the complexities of the current relationship?
**Interviewer:** Dr. Ivanova, some experts suggest that Darchiev’s longstanding knowledge of the US could prove beneficial in navigating the current friction. Do you agree? What specific challenges do you foresee him facing?
**Section 2: The Significance of Timing**
**Interviewer:** This appointment comes at a time of heightened tension between Russia and the US over the situation in Ukraine, but also with the anticipation of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Dr. Ivanova, how might these political developments influence Darchiev’s mission and potential for diplomatic progress?
**Interviewer:** Mr. Thompson, the article mentions potential for a meeting between Putin and Trump in 2025. Could you shed light on the potential implications of such a meeting and its impact on the overall Russia-US dynamic?
**Section 3: The Future of US-Russia Relations**
**Interviewer:** Looking ahead, what are your respective predictions for the future of US-Russia relations under Darchiev’s ambassadorship? Dr. Ivanova, what are the realistic possibilities for cooperation, and what are the potential roadblocks?
**Interviewer:** Mr. Thompson, given your experience covering this relationship, do you believe Darchiev’s appointment signals a potential shift in tone?
**Concluding Remarks:**
**Interviewer:** Thank you both for sharing your insights. This appointment clearly marks an interesting development in the evolving relationship between Russia and the United States. World Today News will continue to closely follow this story and provide comprehensive coverage of its implications.
